Changing front sprocket

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Changing front sprocket

Post by myheroduane » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:03 pm

hi all i have recieved my 14t front sprocket for my nc30 and i am just wondering before i jump into the job what is accually involved removing chain/adjusting chain ect.? any input would be nice, cheers
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Re: Changing front sprocket

Post by royster81 » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:08 pm

i swapped out a 15t for a 14t recently and all i did was loosen the 17mm pinch bolt and slacken the rear hub until the chain was fully lossened , removed the front sprocket cover,undid the 14mm nut ,pulled the chain off the sprocket and removed it.
instalation was the reverse.
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Re: Changing front sprocket

Post by Drunkn Munky » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:09 pm

Remove bottom fairing
Remove sprocket cover
Sit on bike with right foot on the brake, socket and wrench on the sprocket bolt and give it a good tug.
Remove bolt
Slacken off the chain
Remove sprocket and replace with new 14T
Reassemble

job done :grin:

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Re: Changing front sprocket

Post by myheroduane » Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:19 pm

will i need a special chain tentionor tool?

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Re: Changing front sprocket

Post by bradders » Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:47 pm

You can get away with using a long flathead screwdriver as a drift and knocking the hub round with a hammer, it's what I use until I buy the tool :peace:

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Re: Changing front sprocket

Post by Drunkn Munky » Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:08 pm

Just be carefully you don't mash the teeth on the hub if using the hammer and screwdriver method

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Re: Changing front sprocket

Post by royster81 » Mon Nov 16, 2009 10:10 pm

just buy the tool, it's only £16 quid and it beats the £60+ you'll have to pay when the screwdriver messes up the teeth on the adjuster.
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